South Slope Stroll: Where Asheville Celebrates! (Second Saturdays)
A self-guided South Slope stroll with rotating food and drink specials, pop-up local vendors, and hands-on art activities. Designed like a casual neighborhood crawl for browsing, sipping, and socializing on the second Saturday each month.
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Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.
Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.
Saturday night sets run 7–10 PM inside Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, pairing a casual bar vibe with live tunes and classic barbecue plates. Ideal for an easy downtown Asheville hangout after dinner and drinks.
Mini golf putt putt play with a hole in one raffle to benefit Asheville Humane Society, alongside adoptable animals and local vendor booths. Craft a DIY pet bandana while hanging out at a downtown BBQ spot.
Mini golf putt putt play with a hole in one raffle to benefit Asheville Humane Society, alongside adoptable animals and local vendor booths. Craft a DIY pet bandana while hanging out at a downtown BBQ spot.
Mini golf putt putt play with a hole in one raffle to benefit Asheville Humane Society, alongside adoptable animals and local vendor booths. Craft a DIY pet bandana while hanging out at a downtown BBQ spot.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.
Self-guided gallery hopping through Asheville’s Downtown Arts District with pop-up makers and street-level creative energy. Stroll between studios and shop windows for new exhibitions, artist meet-and-greets, and casual downtown people-watching.

A relaxed, social group bike ride rolls through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners before looping back for post-ride hangouts. Expect an easy pace, friendly conversation, and a brewery BBQ meetup vibe.

A relaxed, social group bike ride rolls through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners before looping back for post-ride hangouts. Expect an easy pace, friendly conversation, and a brewery BBQ meetup vibe.
A relaxed, social group bike ride rolls through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners before looping back for post-ride hangouts. Expect an easy pace, friendly conversation, and a brewery BBQ meetup vibe.
Championship watch party nights with big-screen game action, smoky BBQ plates, and drink specials in a laid-back downtown barbecue joint. Tournament ticket holders score 15% off food during the Sept. 17–20 run.
Championship watch party nights with big-screen game action, smoky BBQ plates, and drink specials in a laid-back downtown barbecue joint. Tournament ticket holders score 15% off food during the Sept. 17–20 run.
Championship watch party nights with big-screen game action, smoky BBQ plates, and drink specials in a laid-back downtown barbecue joint. Tournament ticket holders score 15% off food during the Sept. 17–20 run.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting and ending at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Return in time for weekly specials and post-ride pints with a social, community-focused vibe.

A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting and ending at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Return in time for weekly specials and post-ride pints with a social, community-focused vibe.
A relaxed Wednesday evening group bike ride through Asheville’s streets, neighborhoods, and hidden corners, starting and ending at Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. Return in time for weekly specials and post-ride pints with a social, community-focused vibe.

A neighborhood harvest celebration on Haywood Road with local vendors and handmade goods. Expect a festive fall market vibe with community mingling and seasonal shopping.

A neighborhood harvest celebration on Haywood Road with local vendors and handmade goods. Expect a festive fall market vibe with community mingling and seasonal shopping.
A neighborhood harvest celebration on Haywood Road with local vendors and handmade goods. Expect a festive fall market vibe with community mingling and seasonal shopping.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.
Self paced wine stroll with tasting pours and a laid back downtown crawl atmosphere. Expect a social evening of sampling, mingling, and exploring multiple stops around The Venue with fellow wine lovers.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.
Late-night Saturday sets in a smoky barbecue bar setting, pairing drinks and a casual crowd with amplified tunes. A nightlife-friendly hangout vibe for unwinding after dinner.

An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.

An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.
An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.
Eclectic open air bazaar of vintage curiosities, handmade goods, and independent artisan vendors in downtown Asheville, with pop up stalls, collectible oddities, and a lively community market vibe.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.

Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Weekly pop-up market of vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, art and antiques with rotating local and regional vendors; select dates host live bands or DJs while guests sip cocktails and browse a relaxed, communal marketplace.
Two-episode watch party of The Hawk paired with golf-inspired drink specials and a BBQ spread in a laid-back smokehouse setting. Weekly Thursday nights blend sports culture with laughs over five weeks.
Two-episode watch party of The Hawk paired with golf-inspired drink specials and a BBQ spread in a laid-back smokehouse setting. Weekly Thursday nights blend sports culture with laughs over five weeks.
Two-episode watch party of The Hawk paired with golf-inspired drink specials and a BBQ spread in a laid-back smokehouse setting. Weekly Thursday nights blend sports culture with laughs over five weeks.
Jeopardy-style team trivia with buzzer-like energy and fast category play in a BBQ smokehouse setting. Expect competitive banter, bragging rights, and a late-night bar crowd fueled by brisket and pulled pork.
Jeopardy-style team trivia with buzzer-like energy and fast category play in a BBQ smokehouse setting. Expect competitive banter, bragging rights, and a late-night bar crowd fueled by brisket and pulled pork.
Jeopardy-style team trivia with buzzer-like energy and fast category play in a BBQ smokehouse setting. Expect competitive banter, bragging rights, and a late-night bar crowd fueled by brisket and pulled pork.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.
An artisan pop-up market of local makers and small businesses, with browseable vendor booths for handmade goods and gifts. Set at 1 Foundy Street in the River Arts District for a relaxed community shopping hangout.

Afternoon community market in Swannanoa with outdoor vendor booths and local makers selling crafts, goods, and seasonal finds. Easygoing small town browsing and neighborhood meetups in a casual open air setting.

Afternoon community market in Swannanoa with outdoor vendor booths and local makers selling crafts, goods, and seasonal finds. Easygoing small town browsing and neighborhood meetups in a casual open air setting.
Afternoon community market in Swannanoa with outdoor vendor booths and local makers selling crafts, goods, and seasonal finds. Easygoing small town browsing and neighborhood meetups in a casual open air setting.

Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.

A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.
A free evening art walk with pop-up visual art, live performances, and music spread across neighborhood businesses. Wander between stops along Haywood Road for casual creative exchange and a lively district vibe.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.

A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.
A relaxed neighborhood garden walk through West Asheville, with chances to see locally grown flowers, shrubs, and creative yard landscapes up close. Wander at your own pace and chat with neighbors while exploring different garden styles.